SBMA closes the loop on electronic waste

By E.H. EDEJER | April 25, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has launched a program to recover and recycle electronic and electrical wastes in the Subic Bay Freeport, aiming to close the loop on the fastest-growing waste stream and further promote a sustainable circular economy. On Wednesday, April 22,… Read More SBMA closes the loop on electronic waste

KASALANG BAYAN

COUPLE KISS: Young partners kiss after making the marital vow during the Kasalang Bayan mass-wedding ceremony in Cabangan, Zambales on April 23. A total of 20 couples were married under the sponsorship of the Cabangan LGU, with wedding sponsors that included Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and Mayor Ronald Apostol. (GO photo)

DA-PRDP gives nod to P727-M ‘mega FMR’ project in Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 22, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — A P727-million farm-to-market road (FMR) project has been approved under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) to provide year-round access to upland agricultural communities near the former Coto Mines in this town. The DA-Region III office announced the project on Tuesday, April 21,… Read More DA-PRDP gives nod to P727-M ‘mega FMR’ project in Zambales

234 students join Capitol SPES program

IBA, Zambales — A total of 234 students from various schools across the province have joined the provincial government’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) this year, following the selection of qualified applicants by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO). The SPES beneficiaries, along with their parents, received an orientation about the… Read More 234 students join Capitol SPES program

DSWD inks pact with Zambales for community resilience

IBA, Zambales — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) in Zambales to strengthen national efforts to build disaster-resilient and empowered communities. DSWD Central Luzon Regional Director Venus Rebuldela and Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement on April 15 to… Read More DSWD inks pact with Zambales for community resilience

Gov. Ebdane tells LGUs to fine-tune disaster-preparedness plans

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has called on local government units across the province to continue refining set contingency plans to better prepare for any disaster that may arise in their communities. Stressing the need for readiness at all times, Gov. Ebdane the LGUs should learn the measures by heart for effective… Read More Gov. Ebdane tells LGUs to fine-tune disaster-preparedness plans

Scaled-down Pinatubo Festival to honor indigenous heritage

By JOANNA AGLIBOT | April 16, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Despite scaled-down festivities, organizers of the upcoming Pinatubo Festival expressed optimism that this year’s celebration will remain meaningful and inclusive, particularly for indigenous communities and residents who play a central role in the festival’s identity. The municipal government of Botolan has released a consolidated schedule… Read More Scaled-down Pinatubo Festival to honor indigenous heritage

Team Zambales ends 2026 CLRAA campaign at Rank 2

IBA, Zambales | April 15, 2026 — The Zambales schools contingent clinched the second overall position in the recently concluded 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) athletic competition that pitted the best student players from 21 school divisions in Region III. Official and final medals tally from the Department of Education-Region 3 showed Zambales… Read More Team Zambales ends 2026 CLRAA campaign at Rank 2

Colorful Dinamulag Festival spotlights Zambales summer

By E.H. EDEJER | April 13, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Colors, challenges, cultural images, and culinary delights all combined to create an awesome tapestry of celebration in Zambales, as the three-day Dinamulag Festival commenced to promote the product pride of the province, the “dinamulag” or carabao mango. The first day of the festival kicked off… Read More Colorful Dinamulag Festival spotlights Zambales summer